Voges-Proskauer

<<To be inserted upon completion of character studies>>

5.5.2 Existing Policies D.G.B5 Clontarf Hill

This policy was written in 1994 and promotes physical and visual linkages between Clontarf Hill and surrounding areas. The policy does not identify any actual areas of open space and a detailed plan is to be pursued as a strategy of the Fremantle Green Plan (draft 2000). The policy can be updated to reflect the outcomes of the more detailed plan and CPS4 ‘Open Space’ reserves applied to specific areas.

D.G.B6 Newmarket Street Local Area

This policy was written in 1992 and seeks to retain the street for residential purposes. This principle will be addressed through CPS4 zones and provisions.

D.G.B7 Lefroy Road, Montgomery, Shepherd and Smith Streets Local Area

This policy was written in 1988 and amended in 1998. The policy provides development control provisions for rear lot development and ROW access. All ROW’s are currently being reviewed and this policy will be reviewed pending the outcomes of this study. The objectives and provisions of this policy will be incorporated into design guidelines.

D.G.W3 South Street Local Centre Local Area

This policy was written in 1995 and reviewed (with no changes) in 1997. The policy provides guidelines for public and private development, car parking and access in the South Street local centre. The objectives and provisions of this policy require a minor review and will be incorporated into CPS4 provisions and design guidelines.

5.5.3 Planning Issues South Street Local Centre

(a) The South Street Local Centre is in need of an upgrade to improve the physical environment (footpaths, pedestrian crossings, signage, landscaping etc), amenity and performance of the centre to promote it as a ‘community hub’ for Beaconsfield and White Gum Valley residents. Main Roads WA propose road widening of South Street which hinders upgrading and redevelopment of the local centre.

Hilton Plaza and Lefroy Square Local Centre

(b) The Hilton Plaza/Lefroy Square can benefit from an upgrade to improve the physical environment and to better integrate the two complexes. Integration of building and parking circulation movements should be encouraged.

(c) The vacant lot on the eastern corner of Lefroy Road and York Street is suitable for retail, community or residential development. This site is capable of being developed to a higher density and can provide the opportunity for aged and/or affordable housing.

South Street Shops

(d) There is a shop and a small good factory along South Street (near corner Cadd Street) that has caused problems and nuisance to the local community. It is recommended that the site continue to remain zoned ‘Residential’ and the current use non-conforming.

Residential Development/Cultural Heritage

(e) The current residential density in Beaconsfield is R20 which means that approximately 15- 20% of the lots can be developed with 2 dwellings per lot and the remainder at only 1

dwelling per lot. The provision of deep sewer to the area could enable a higher density such as R25 which would mean that approx. 90% of the lots could be developed for 2 dwellings per lot.

(f) There is capacity to apply a ‘Residential’ zoning and higher density over the vacant land on either side of the FEB road reserve to facilitate residential development (currently R20). The Local Housing Strategy recommends R35-40 and any future development should be guided by a detailed structure plan to ensure that future subdivision/development is in keeping with the street and lot pattern of Beaconsfield.

(g) A higher density code should be applied to the South Street local centre and Lefroy Road shops to encourage shop-top housing variety (residential only permitted above ground floor).

(h) There is a varied mix of dwelling types within Beaconsfield which may permit future flexibility in residential design/character, however there should be a few dominant ‘residential characteristics’ that should be maintained eg. open front setbacks (no high fences, carports/garages), single-storey dwelling frontage to the street, plentiful open space about dwellings etc. As such, a thorough ‘character’ assessment will be undertaken and design guidelines written into CPS4.

(i) There is surplus land owned by the Education Department adjacent to the South Fremantle High School along Annie Street. This land is currently zoned ‘Residence’ and may require a ‘Community Facilities - High School’ reservation under CPS4.

(j) Land along Healy Road (previously reserved for the Marine Terrace link of the Roe Highway) is currently unzoned. It is proposed that this land be assigned a ‘Residential’ zone under CPS4 (the existing car yard at the corner of Hampton and Healy Roads will then become a non-conforming use).

Natural Environment/Open Spaces

(k) The Fremantle Recreation Policy and Plan recommends the investigation of locating district- level recreation facilities adjacent to the South Fremantle High School. Once this has been determined, it may be necessary to apply a Community Facilities or Open Space reserve over this land.

(l) The land at Clontarf Hill is currently zoned ‘Inner Urban’, ‘Open Space’ and ‘Primary Regional Road’ reserve. Those areas not taken up by the road reserve should be zoned ‘Open Space’ in CPS4 to ensure continued use of the significant site as an area of open space. This should include providing open space links to surrounding areas.

(m) The Catholic primary school owns land along York Street which is currently zoned ‘Open Space’ but is not developed as a local park. This is privately owned land and a ‘Residential’ zone could be applied to facilitate possible redevelopment of the land should they wish to discontinue recreational land uses.

Roads/Traffic

(n) The FEB is proposed through Beaconsfield. If the reservation is deleted the affected properties shall be zoned in accordance with surrounding local zone(s). Where possible existing dwellings under the FEB should be retained.

(o) There is a significant road reserve along South Street that extends over some buildings in the Local Centre. The Council has attempted to have the classification of the road downgraded by Main Roads WA. The road reserve has a negative impact on the local centre as it reduces the amount of land available for shops/commercial buildings and leads to reduced maintenance of verges and footpaths.

(p) ROW’s provide valued access to the rear of lots and the draft ROW study recommends they remain open. As such, new development in the rear of lots should overlook the ROW’s to improve community safety.

Other

(q) The uncertainty of the FEB makes it difficult to provide certainty to the land uses located to the west of Mather Road. If the FEB does not go ahead this area would be suitable for a ‘green link’ from Clontarf Hill and residential development. However until this is determined it is recommended that a ‘Development’ zone be applied to the land under CPS4 until any major redevelopment is proposed. This will enable the light industry and residential uses to remain and the desired future uses of the land to be identified in CPS4.

(r) The woolstores and other warehouses on Clontarf Road are currently used for storage and distribution purposes, however residential options can be considered, subject to further investigation (including structure planning).

(s) The Portuguese Club is currently zoned ‘Inner Urban’ and requires a more appropriate zone under CPS4 such as ‘Community Facilities’ reserve to ensure continuity of this valuable land use.

(t) The kindergarten on Doig Place is currently zoned ‘Open Space’ reserve and requires a more appropriate zone under CPS4 such as ‘Community Facilities’ reserve.

5.5.4 Objectives and Strategies for the Beaconsfield Local Planning Area 5.5.4.1 Objectives:

1. Facilitate low to medium density residential development in the area and some higher density residential development within the South Street Local Centre and Lefroy Road Neighbourhood Centre and around the Lefroy Road quarry to provide for a variety of dwelling types and sizes.

2. Ensure residential redevelopment is compatible with the heritage character and scale of the built environment, streetscapes and urban spaces of Beaconsfield and the amenity of adjoining properties.

3. Facilitate the development of the Lefroy Road and the South Street Local Centre as vibrant community hubs which serve the day-to-day needs of nearby residents and to facilitate the redevelopment of major sites within the Local Centre that contribute to a high standard of design and amenity as well as a distinctive architectural character. 4. To facilitate the environmental remediation and redevelopment of underutilised land. 5. To protect significant environmental features, especially Clontarf Hill, through the

reservation of ‘Open Space’ areas.

6. To ensure safe access and movement for pedestrians and cyclists.

5.5.4.2 Strategies:

1. Apply the following zones in CPS4 (refer to attached map ‘Beaconsfield LPA’): (i) ‘Residential’,

(ii) ‘Local Centre’,

(iii) ‘Neighbourhood Centre’, (iv) ‘Community Facilities’ reserve, (v) ‘Open Space’ reserve,

(vi) ‘Industry’, (vii) ‘Development’.

2. Develop a comprehensive set of design guidelines (encompassing smaller character areas where required). Refer section 1.5.2

3. Zone Lot 1 Lefroy Road (corner York Street) to ‘Residence R20’.

4. Prepare a structure plan (under a ‘Development’ zone in CPS4) in conjunction with the landowners and surrounding residents, for the land between Moran Street and Mather Road that subject to appropriate remediation and geotechnical studies provides for: (i) development of a range of residential dwellings to R35/R40,

(ii) open space and community areas,

(iii) street network, street block and lot orientation in grid network to reflect the character of adjacent residential areas.

5. Retain access to ROW’s and encourage development of suitable ‘ROW streetscapes’ to improve community safety and amenity within these areas.

6. Reserve the land south of the South Fremantle High School along Annie Street ‘Community Facilities’. The Catholic School land along York Street should be zoned Residential.

7. Identify specific open space links from Clontarf Hill to the surrounding areas.

9. If the FEB MRS reservation is deleted, zone the affected properties in accordance with surrounding local zones.

10. Prepare a case to Main Roads WA to justify abandoning plans to widen South Street beyond the existing road reserve.

5.6 White Gum Valley - Local Planning Area (LPA 6)